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Tornado Warning 70, NWS Des Moines, IA

July 20, 20266 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this tornado warning at Jul 20, 2026, 3:57 PM CDT for 6 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 48 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2026, 3:57 PM CDT (20:57 UTC)
Expired
Jul 20, 2026, 4:45 PM CDT
In force
48 min
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Black Hawk County, IA, Butler County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Tama County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 20, 4:11 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Holland, IAReceived report via social media of tree damage around 199th and L Ave near Dike, IA. Time estimated from radar.
Jul 20, 4:12 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGDike, IAMedium size tree down. Time estimated via radar.
Jul 20, 4:27 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 625 Sse Reinbeck, IAPWS gust.
Jul 20, 4:39 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 605 Ese Voorhies, IAPWS gust.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 20, 3:03 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 288 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2026-07-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 982 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2026-07-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 299 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
982 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-242 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1013 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
299 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
288 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

302 
WFUS53 KDMX 202057
TORDMX
IAC013-023-069-075-083-171-202145-
/O.NEW.KDMX.TO.W.0070.260720T2057Z-260720T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
357 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Hardin County in central Iowa...
  Southwestern Black Hawk County in northeastern Iowa...
  Northern Tama County in central Iowa...
  Southeastern Franklin County in north central Iowa...
  Grundy County in central Iowa...
  Southwestern Butler County in north central Iowa...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 357 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Aplington, or 14 miles northwest of Grundy Center,
  moving southeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Aplington around 400 PM CDT.
  Grundy Center and Holland around 410 PM CDT.
  Morrison around 415 PM CDT.
  Reinbeck around 420 PM CDT.
  Traer and Tf Clark State Park around 435 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Stout,
Morrison, Tf Clark State Park, Wellsburg, Lincoln, Holland, and
Ackley Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4212 9254 4254 9307 4267 9290 4230 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 313DEG 44KT 4255 9291 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Lee
4 follow-up statements
533 
WWUS53 KDMX 202110
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
410 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

IAC023-069-083-202120-
/O.CAN.KDMX.TO.W.0070.000000T0000Z-260720T2145Z/
Hardin IA-Franklin IA-Butler IA-
410 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HARDIN...SOUTHEASTERN
FRANKLIN AND SOUTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. 
However, a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
northeastern Iowa.

LAT...LON 4244 9295 4253 9277 4230 9229 4212 9254
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 313DEG 44KT 4244 9275 

$$

IAC013-075-171-202145-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0070.000000T0000Z-260720T2145Z/
Black Hawk IA-Tama IA-Grundy IA-
410 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BLACK HAWK...NORTHERN TAMA AND CENTRAL GRUNDY
COUNTIES...

At 410 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Holland, or 5 miles north of Grundy Center, moving
southeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Grundy Center, Traer, Reinbeck, Dike, Wellsburg, Holland, Lincoln,
Morrison, and Tf Clark State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4244 9295 4253 9277 4230 9229 4212 9254
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 313DEG 44KT 4244 9275 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Lee
452 
WWUS53 KDMX 202123
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
423 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

IAC013-075-171-202145-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0070.000000T0000Z-260720T2145Z/
Black Hawk IA-Tama IA-Grundy IA-
423 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BLACK HAWK...NORTHERN TAMA AND EAST CENTRAL GRUNDY
COUNTIES...

At 423 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Reinbeck, or 8 miles southeast of Grundy Center,
moving southeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Traer, Reinbeck, Lincoln, Morrison, and Tf Clark State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4229 9276 4243 9257 4230 9229 4212 9254
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 317DEG 44KT 4230 9262 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Lee
826 
WWUS53 KDMX 202133
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
433 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

IAC013-075-171-202145-
/O.CON.KDMX.TO.W.0070.000000T0000Z-260720T2145Z/
Black Hawk IA-Tama IA-Grundy IA-
433 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BLACK HAWK...NORTHWESTERN TAMA AND SOUTHEASTERN GRUNDY
COUNTIES...

At 433 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Traer, or 14 miles southeast of
Grundy Center, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Traer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4224 9270 4233 9253 4220 9243 4212 9254
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 328DEG 31KT 4223 9257 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Lee
774 
WWUS53 KDMX 202141
SVSDMX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
441 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

IAC013-075-171-202150-
/O.EXP.KDMX.TO.W.0070.000000T0000Z-260720T2145Z/
Black Hawk IA-Tama IA-Grundy IA-
441 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN BLACK HAWK...NORTHWESTERN
TAMA AND SOUTHEASTERN GRUNDY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 445 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the tornado warning has weakened and has 
exited the warned area. Therefore, the tornado warning will be 
allowed to expire at 445 PM. However, gusty winds are still possible 
with these thunderstorms and a severe thunderstorm warning remains 
in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
northeastern Iowa.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Des Moines.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect 
until 500 PM.

LAT...LON 4224 9270 4233 9253 4220 9243 4212 9254
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 313DEG 44KT 4218 9250 

$$

Lee

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Des Moines, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jul 20, 2:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon with heat indices from 100-110F expected.
  • Strong to severe storms are forecast from this afternoon through the overnight, beginning in northern Iowa and making it to southern Iowa by early Tuesday morning. All severe hazards are possible.
  • Relief from the heat starts Tuesday and lasts through the work week before another warmup this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 20, 2:34 PM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
234 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon with heat indices
  from 100-110F expected.

- Strong to severe storms are forecast from this afternoon
  through the overnight, beginning in northern Iowa and making
  it to southern Iowa by early Tuesday morning. All severe
  hazards are possible.

- Relief from the heat starts Tuesday and lasts through the work
  week before another warmup this weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 226 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

A classic July NW flow severe weather setup is in store for todays
enhanced risk across Iowa. A stacked 500mb trough and surface low is
currently approaching Lake Superior and the trailing cold front
through Minnesota to South Dakota will be our main storm initiation
mechanism today.

To the dismay of most of the recent CAMs, a few storms are already
forming along the cold front in southern Minnesota, though these are
elevated and the main show is likely to hold off until the boundary
layer continues to destabilize. Speaking of destabilizing, the heat
today is well underway as the grand finale of the past week of heat.
Between the expected highs in the mid 90s and dewpoints in the mid
70s, heat indices across a large part of the state are expected
to be between 100-110F. Many stations across central Iowa
already have an index over 100F, but mixing out of moisture may
keep them from surging too much higher. This will lead to a
large zone of 3500+ J/kg of CAPE across north central Iowa as
the cold front crosses the state. Hodographs are generally
supportive of supercells, particularly further east near the
warm front, with decent mid level shear and low level turning.
Around mid to late afternoon, early convection along the cold
front will have the best chance at briefly supercell mode,
capable of large hail and gusty winds. 3CAPE, 0-1 SRH, and
vorticity will all be most favorable for a tornado or two near
the warm front (likely in or near ARX's CWA), though a powerful
updraft sitting on the cold front could be capable of producing
a tornado. The relatively large T/Td spreads and strong DCAPE
could transition the threat quickly to a more linear mode, and
damaging wind would then be the main threat. There is still
large uncertainty in storm coverage across the cold front this
afternoon. There is a scenario where initiation holds off until
mid evening, and another where elevated convection in MN
continues to intensify and establishes itself early as it
crosses into Iowa.

Storms into this evening and overnight will be dependent on how cold
pools are established this afternoon. Convection will likely
continue to develop this evening as the increasing LLJ overruns any
remnant cold pools and the cold front meanders over central Iowa. A
mainly damaging wind threat and perhaps large hail threat will be
associated with these storms through the evening and overnight.
Additionally, PWATs near 2" and some potential for training
thunderstorms would make for a higher flash flooding threat, though
this threat will be muted by the low soil moisture and mature crops.

Any remaining storms will likely clear out of southern Iowa by early
morning and give way to dry conditions on Tuesday. Relief from the
heat will finally arrive Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Winds will stay quite breezy behind the cold front with gusts up to
30-35 mph in the afternoon. Additionally, the HRRR smoke guidance is
forecasting smoke to linger through the day tomorrow, even at the
surface, though it likely will be a bit improved from this morning.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 226 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

More mild conditions are expected through the end of the work week
with highs in the upper 70s and 80s across the state. Continued
ridging out to our south and west will continue, but there is decent
signal for more shortwaves Wednesday into Thursday that could bring
in additional chances for showers and storms. Severe weather is less
likely with these storm chances, as moisture will be limited, but
more details will be sorted out in the coming days. The ridge is
again expected to intensify over the central plains during the
weekend and heat will likely return by Saturday and Sunday.
Continued NW flow could bring in a marginal chances for smoke
haze since wildfires are still ongoing in Canada.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1234 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

VFR TAFs are occurring across all TAF sites with the 18Z
issuance. This morning's showers have moved off to the east but
lingering low clouds still exist across the eastern terminals.
There's forecast to be a lull in activity before a cold front
drops southeast through Iowa later this afternoon through the
overnight. Beginning at KMCW roughly 20Z and working south
through the TAF period. The fast moving front will bring
categorical reductions to TAF sites for a couple hours before
moving out. Expect gusty and erratic winds and category
reduction due to showers and storms. The front is forecast to be
through KOTM by 10Z. Behind the departing front, wildfire smoke
is progged to move back into the area bringing potential for
VSBY reductions through the rest of the TAF window. Also, strong
northwesterly winds are expected to develop late Tuesday
morning.

&&

.DMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for IAZ004>007-
015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-
092>097.

&&

SHORT TERM...De Bruin
LONG TERM...De Bruin
AVIATION...Vorst
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 20, 2:38 PM CDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
238 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-
081>086-092>097-211945-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
238 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the area today. Please refer to
the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for
further details.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into
tonight with an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night into
Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed today.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 20, 3:25 PM CDT, 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
325 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0252 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     7 SSE Rock Falls        43.12N 93.03W
07/20/2026                   Cerro Gordo        IA   Law Enforcement

            Report of a semi tractor trailer and pickup
            trick with attached trailer flipped on US-18
            along Cerro Gordo/Floyd Co. lines. Time
            estimated from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 20, 3:37 PM CDT, 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0335 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 WNW Belmond           42.88N 93.71W
07/20/2026  M62 MPH          Wright             IA   Public

            Measured by personal weather station.

&&

TDR
Local storm report, Jul 20, 3:39 PM CDT, 18 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
339 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0303 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SW Britt              43.07N 93.85W
07/20/2026                   Hancock            IA   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency manager shared photos of power
            pole damage along 210th st. in Hancock
            county. Time esatimted from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 20, 3:42 PM CDT, 15 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
342 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0340 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 S Sheffield           42.84N 93.23W
07/20/2026  M80 MPH          Franklin           IA   Emergency Mngr

            Relayed by emergency manager. Time estimated
            from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 20, 3:53 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
353 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0343 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NNW Galt              42.73N 93.63W
07/20/2026  M65 MPH          Wright             IA   Mesonet

            Measured from personal weather station.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 20, 3:54 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
354 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0341 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Hampton                 42.74N 93.20W
07/20/2026  M60 MPH          Franklin           IA   Mesonet

            Measured from personal weather station.

&&

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 7:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXWorth25 min
Jul 20, 2:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXCerro Gordo, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Wright44 min
Jul 20, 2:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXButler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin39 min
Jul 20, 3:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXButler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock and 2 more67 min
Jul 20, 3:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXBlack Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Franklin, Grundy66 min
Jul 20, 3:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXBlack Hawk, Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Tama64 min
Jul 20, 4:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXBlack Hawk, Bremer37 min
Jul 20, 4:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXHamilton, Hardin50 min
Jul 20, 4:34 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedDMXHamilton, Hardin41 min
Jul 20, 4:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXJasper, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama60 min
Jul 20, 5:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXHamilton, Hardin, Story45 min
Jul 20, 5:04 PM CDTTornado WarningDMXHamilton, Hardin, Story41 min
Jul 20, 5:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatDMXMarshall, Story47 min
Jul 20, 5:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXGrundy, Hardin31 min
Jul 20, 5:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXJasper, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama57 min
Jul 20, 5:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXBoone, Hamilton, Hardin, Story23 min
Jul 20, 6:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXBoone, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall, Story51 min
Jul 20, 6:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXJasper, Marshall, Story48 min
Jul 20, 6:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXBoone54 min
Jul 20, 6:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXBoone, Story26 min
Jul 20, 6:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXBoone, Jasper, Polk, Story43 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.